BRISTOL – Bristol native Mike Nadeau discovered a brand new area of interest through the pandemic — promoting restricted version sneakers — that led to opening a enterprise right here within the metropolis.
Nadeau mentioned profitable a raffle in Might, which gave him the chance to purchase Air Jordan 4 Retro “College Blue” restricted version footwear, began his new passion of reselling uncommon sneakers. By August, he opened a brand new retailer in Bristol referred to as Bell Metropolis Kicks
“I’ve all the time been a quote-unquote sneakerhead,” mentioned Nadeau.
The Bristol native took to promoting uncommon, restricted version sneakers utilizing instruments like Instagram. He constructed up a following merely promoting sneakers out of the trunk of his automobile.
Having been born and raised in Bristol, when opening a retailer grew to become a actuality, Nadeau knew he wished to do it right here.
“That’s why I selected Bristol,” he mentioned.
Bell Metropolis Kicks, which is open Monday by Saturday, from 11 a.m. to eight p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to six p.m., sits at 111 Andrews St. Nadeau has a enterprise companion who can be concerned in different endeavors within the metropolis, however he primarily runs the shop day-to-day.
“There’s no retailer like this in Bristol, and there by no means was,” Nadeau mentioned.
“Every part I get you can not get in your regular Foot Locker, Foot Motion, EbLens,” he mentioned. “No different shops carry what I’ve.”
Nadeau and his father did all of the work on the within of Bell Metropolis Kicks themselves. It took a few month earlier than they have been in a position to open it to the general public.
“My father has all the time been very helpful,” he mentioned.
Nadeau says he gives good costs in comparison with opponents who additionally promote restricted version, uncommon sneakers. However for him, he says it’s not nearly turning a revenue.
“I’m not seeking to grow to be a millionaire,” he mentioned.
“Folks stroll in right here and so they say it appears like dwelling,” Nadeau continued. “I didn’t count on that. It’s a fantastic feeling to deliver this to Bristol.”
Extra details about Bell Metropolis Kicks may be discovered on its Instagram or Fb web page, or its web site, at BellCityKicks.com.
Justin Muszynski may be reached at 860-973-1809 or jmuszynski@bristolpress.com.
